Blaine’s Enduring Silver Plan Recurs in GOP Circles
Washington dispatch notes revived Republican interest in freer silver and Blaine era goals. It cites ex-Speaker Reed aligning with Hill and Hitt, linking Reed’s current proposal to Blaine’s broader Western hemisphere unity through silver, tariffs, railroads, and mutual reciprocity.
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Washington
Reed
Senator Lodge
Representative Burrows
Repsentative Cannon
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Representative Hill
Illinois
Mr. Hitt
Mr. Blaine
Western Hemisphere
Representative Newland
Nevada
Sweet
Idaho
Bland
Hill Secures Condemnation Bid for Gettysburg Battlefield
In Washington on June 4 the Senate authorized the secretary of war to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire portions of the Gettysburg battlefield. The session featured ongoing debate on sugar policy with Mr. Hill pressing for open doors on the bribery and sugar schedule investigation amid sharp exchanges between Senators Aldrich and Caffery, who defended protectionist duties.
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Hill
Washington
Senate
Secretary of War
Gettysburg
Sugar Trust
Special Committee
Aldrich
Caffrey
Louisiana
Messrs
Allison
Caffery
Mr Gaston Expected to Tell Senate Committee
Washington June 4. The senate committee investigating sugar operations postponed hearings due to Mr Gaston's absence in Washington slated to occur before Tuesday. Rumors say Brice Smith Havemeyer Turrell and other sugar trust members discussed sugar protection and stock gains. Havemeyer later claimed protection would raise sugar stock by about thirty points in days.
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Brice and Smith
Messrs. Havemeyer and
Turrell
Sugar Trust
Contress
Gar
Havemeyer
Centress
Ghastly Discovery in Minnesota Haystack Death
The body of Ferdinand Louck was found in a haystack in Larkin township six miles north of Adrian Minnesota. He disappeared last December after leaving town with gambler John Molding. Louck carried about 700 dollars in valuables, with gold and watch missing. his head injuries suggest murder and concealment.
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Ferdinand Louck
Adrian
Minn
Larkin Township
Louck
John Molding
Edgerton
Molding
Constables Arrest Circus Robbers Face Assault in Cherokee
Sioux City officers Millard and Biggins pursued two Cook and Whitby circus men in Cherokee after a countryman robbery. A mob of circus attendants attacked them. Biggins shot and killed a circus man named Nine before the crowd retreated. Both officers were badly used up. Biggins released on $1000 bond. Millard fired shots with no evident effect.
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Sioux City
Millard
Biggins
Cherokee
Cook & Whitby’s Circus
Nine
Death in a Well Claims Two German Brothers at Paynesville
Two young German brothers named Donalh died while digging a well near Paynesville. The elder, 45 feet underground, collapsed on striking gas. His brother descended to help, fainted near 40 feet, and both died when the rope broke. Neighbors pulled them from the shaft with ice tongs. The Fraser and Columbia rivers rise with no relief in sight.
Missing Chap man seeks bride before wedding
Police search for wealthy M. P. Chap man of 447 West Van Buren who vanished days before his marriage to Mrs. Mary Burkett. He reportedly carried 147000 in certified checks and cash sewn in his hat and claims drugging and robbery along the Desplaines river route near Lyons after leaving a bank with 2000 dollars to draw.
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Curiaco
M. P. Chapman
West van Buren Street
Chapman
Mary Burkett
Oswego
Ill
Desplaines River
Lyons
Chicago
Boat capsizing tragedy on Mississippi river
In St Louis a Kellys boat crew faced disaster as a skiff capsized. John Becker of Omaha died and about 88 men were thrown into the river near Jefferson Barracks. Two drownings are confirmed and two more are missing with authorities tracing the incident.
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Eelly
St. Louis
Kelly
John Becker
Omaha
Jefferson Barracks
Flood Swamps 95 Miles of Northern Pacific Track
Tacoma reports 95 miles of Northern Pacific rail between Horse Plains Montana and Hope Idaho under surface floodwater. Trains halted as waters rise past Clark's fork farms. hundreds of cattle drown and bridges wash away. Great Northern suspends overland traffic after a washout near Great Falls. Canadian Pacific ships passengers by steamer from Nuby to Mission.
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Tacoma
Wash
Northern Pacific
Horse Plains
Mon
Hope
Ida
Northern Pacific Overland
F. D. Huestis
Ager
Clark's Fork
Great Northern
Great Falls
Canadian Pacific
Fraser River
Nuby
Mission
Court of Appeals to Hear Jenkins Case Not Certified
The court of appeals decided to hear the Jenkins case and refused to certify it to the supreme court. Northern Pacific attorneys refuse to proceed, arguing briefs were not filed on time and likely to appeal to the United States Supreme Court.
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CubcaGco
Court of Appeals
Jenkins
Supreme Court
Northern Pacific
United States Supreme Court
Formal Dedication of Field Columbian Museum Opens
The Field Columbian Museum in Chicago opens its Art building after the world fair. Eleven thousand five hundred tickets were issued. Endowed with 1,000,000 dollars from Marshal Field, the museum preserves fair exhibits. F. J. W. Skiff named director general. Edward E. Ayer gives the opening address.
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Curiaco
Field Columbian Museum
America
W. Gunsaulus
F. J. V. Skiff
Edward C. Mano
Edward E. Ayer
Fraser River Flood Keeps Rising Across British Columbia
Fraser River continues to rise with another inch at Westminster and up to six inches at Chilliwack in a day. Rescue work proceeds as settlers and livestock are moved to safety while funds and provisions are gathered for the homeless. Hot weather and remaining mountain snow threaten higher levels. Yale reports rapid canyon flow and rail and telegraph service disrupted.
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Vancouver
B. C
Fraser River
Westminster
Mission
Langley
Chilliwadet
Yale
Flood Swamps Lerida Province as Segre Rises
Heavy rains swell the Segre river in Lerida province Spain sweeping the Sao de Urgel road. An inn and four warehouses were destroyed. Fifteen bodies recovered and authorities fear about fifty deaths from the flood.
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Lerida
Spain
Maprio
Segre
Sao de Urgel
Ten Charcoal Burners Drowned In Mexican Flood
A cloud burst in the Sierra Madre about 70 miles south of Durango washed away a charcoal burner camp. Ten men were present and all perished in the flood, with the disaster marking a fatal mountain flood tragedy.
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Durango
Mex
Sierra Madre Mountains
Here
Actress Bessie Kendrick Dies in Sudden Death
Pittspore June 4 an actress Bessie Kendrick 34 of the Crystal Slipper opera company died at a lodging house. The coroner's jury ruled the death the result of a criminal operation performed by herself.
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Pittspore
Bessie Kendricks
Crystal Slipper Opera Company
Cheshire farmer kills self after attempted murder
Mason L. Miller of Roche Ester New York after attempting to murder his mother in law Mrs Ward and shooting himself. He also wounded a German laborer Beish whom he envied.
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RocheEster
N. Y
The
Herald
Mason L. Miller
Ward
Beish
Breeding Guilty Plea Sentenced In Wells Fargo Forgeries
St Louis June 4 J B Breeding the young forger who flooded the country with bogus Wells Fargo money orders pleaded guilty in the criminal court and was sentenced to three and a half years in the penitentiary.
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Breeding Viends
St. Louis
Breeding
Wells-Fargo
Four Injured at Inkster in Freight Car Collision
Inkster North Dakota reported four passengers injured when freight cars rammed a passenger coach. One victim, Mrs. R. J. Creswell, formerly of Inkster, suffered serious arm injuries. The accident occurred June 4 and disrupted service as responders attended the injured. Omana Nebraska reports another incident but details indicate a separate case.
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Inkster
N. D
R. J. Creswell
Omana
Bee
North Platte
Neb
Dan Burke
Lincoln County
Burke
Diphtheria Outbreak Alarms Willow Lakes Area
Diphtheria has been raging for two weeks at Willow Lakes ten miles west of Bryant. Schools are closed and fear is widespread. Dr McSloy reports seven cases in one family and deaths have occurred.
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Willow Lakes
Bryant
S. D
McSloy
Trade Review notes persistent weakness in general trade
Bradstreet's reports continued unfavorable trade conditions with no material improvement. Tariff delays keep wholesale business stiff, coal strikes linger with fuel shortages shutting mills and standstill in Central Western pig iron. Some Western cities show minor gains from coal shipments and Nebraska rains, while New England wool buyers remain scarce.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
Pittsburg
Duluth
Omaha
Augusta
Jacksonville
Lake Superior
Nebraska
New England
Boston
A Short Cashier George Walker Accused of Embezzlement
A telegram from Winona reports George J. Walker aged 45 longtime cashier and bookkeeper for R D Cone and Co wholesale hardware is said to be short in his accounts by 12000 to 18000 dollars. He confessed and surrendered cash and property totaling more than 10000 dollars. Walker allegedly hid funds in real estate and certificates of deposit.
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St. Pauut
Winona
George J. Walker
R. D. Cone & Co
Walker
Associated Press
Amendment by Lodge on Civil Service Clerks Plan
Senator Lodge gave notice of an extended amendment to the appropriation bill to allow the civil service commission to hire 36 clerks at a cost of 52000 dollars. He said this would not raise overall commission expenditures.
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Lodge
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Young charged with raising check in Wisconsin case
Clarence Young of Downing Wisconsin, about 18, was arraigned before Judge Smith in Glenwood charged with raising a check from 1.20 to 12 dollars. The case was held open awaiting the arrival of District Attorney E W Helms of Hudson.
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Glenwood
Wis
Clarence Young
Downing
Smith
E. W. Helms
Hudson
Funeral for Mrs. L. W. Collins Draws Distinguish Guests
The funeral in Sr. Cloup Minn on June 4 for Mrs. L. W. Collins, wife of Judge Collins of the supreme court, drew a large crowd. Floral tributes were exquisite, with Governor Nelson, Chief Justice Gilfillan, and Justice Mitchell among attendees.
Wisconsin Cavalry Reunion Planned for Madison
Wisconsin veterans from the four grand regiments that served in the Civil War will gather in Madison on July 3 and 4 for regimental and brigade reunions. A detailed program has been arranged and promises active commemorations.
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Wisconsin
Whitewater
Wis
Madison
Adams branch line mapped to Adams mining camp
The Duluth Mesabi and Northern railway filed a map with the secretary of state showing the Adams branch extension to the Adams mining camp. The route details accompany the state filing and designate the line as Adams branch.
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St. Pau
Duluth, Mesabi and Northern Railway
Secretary of State
Adams
Adams Branch
Mormon cricket Threatens Landers Crops in Utah Valley
Landers Wy June 4 A Utah cricket menace labeled the Mormon cricket is reported to threaten the Landers valley crops. The insects reach about two and a half inches in length and are said to devour all they encounter.
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Landers, Wy
Landers Valley
Utah
Gamble declares Republican bid for Congress
Yankton June 4 Robert J. Gamble has declared himself a candidate for Congress on the Republican ticket. This is the outcome of a conference with politicians throughout the state. He will accept no other nomination.
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Yankton
D. D
Robert J. Gamble
Congress
First cargo of soft coal to leave Duluth
The first cargo of soft coal ever shipped down the lakes will depart Duluth today due to the coal strike. The 1,000 ton shipment goes to Sault Ste. Marie and marks a milestone in Great Lakes trade.
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Duluth
Du.uth
Minn
Sault Ste. Marie
Akron Iron Mills See Strong Orders Despite Union Action
Secretary Mundie of the National Union of Iron and Steel Workers reports receipt of Akron Iron company scale with seal attached. Akron mills currently have plenty of orders, indicating robust demand amid ongoing labor activity.
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Youngstown, O
Mundie
National Union of Iron and Steel Workers
Akron Iron Company
Akron Company
Loan Fund Established for Worthy Students in Winona
Winona Minnesota June 4 a loan fund has been raised to aid worthy students and will be administered by the authorities of the local normal school.
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Winona, Minn
Normal School
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Dakota
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Culver & Smith
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M. S Tobin
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